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Ground clearance (also acknowledged as Ride height) defines the space from the minimum edge of the car’s underbody and the mark of the tires’ touch with the smooth area. Still, the maker of the model might implement a few tricks to the established procedures to reveal fancy number entailing the actual space from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the track might be shorter than declared in the published leaflet.
It is no wonder because many customers search for a heightened ground clearance to bypass issues when parking near the barriers or riding through the uneven land. The exact ride height of the model fluctuates from 179 to 194 mm in relation to the year of creation and equipment. Remember that a well- filled auto will certainly give up about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Happily, the model ground clearance can be elaborated with spacers for shock absorbers to help the vehicle rest higher off the ground. While relishing a higher model, you surrender a small chunk of the erstwhile stability and maneuverability in angled turns. On the other hand model ground clearance can be cut down for upgraded handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your BMW X1 you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
05.2019 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive 18i AT | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 183 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X1. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your BMW X1 by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
09.2015 – 06.2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive 18i AT | 183 |
| sDrive 18i AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| sDrive 18i AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| sDrive 18i AT Model xLine | 183 |
| sDrive 18i AT M Sport Model | 183 |
| sDrive 18d MT | 183 |
| sDrive 18d AT | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Model xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT M Sport Model | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 18d AT Advantage Plus | 183 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 183 |
| xDrive 20d AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 20d AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 20d AT Model xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 20d AT M Sport Model | 183 |
| sDrive 20i AT | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT Model xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT M Sport Model | 183 |
| xDrive 20i AT Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 25i AT | 183 |
| xDrive 25i AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 25i AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 25i AT Model xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 25i AT M Sport Model | 183 |
| xDrive 25d AT | 183 |
| xDrive 25d AT Model Advantage | 183 |
| xDrive 25d AT Model Sport Line | 183 |
| xDrive 25d AT Model xLine | 183 |
| xDrive 25d AT M Sport Model | 183 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X1. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your BMW X1. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
07.2012 – 05.2015
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive 18i MT Áàçîâàÿ | 179 |
| sDrive 18i AT Áàçîâàÿ | 179 |
| sDrive 18i AT | 179 |
| xDrive 20i MT Áàçîâàÿ | 179 |
| xDrive 20i AT xLine | 179 |
| xDrive 20i AT Sport Line | 179 |
| xDrive 20i AT | 179 |
| xDrive 20i AT Business | 179 |
| xDrive 20d MT | 179 |
| xDrive 20d AT | 179 |
| xDrive 20d AT Sport Line | 179 |
| xDrive 20d AT xLine | 179 |
| xDrive 20d AT Business | 179 |
| xDrive 25d MT | 179 |
| xDrive 25d AT | 179 |
| xDrive 28i AT xLine | 179 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your BMW X1. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
BMW X1 Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
10.2009 – 06.2012
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive 18i MT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| sDrive 18i AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| sDrive 18i AT Urban | 194 |
| xDrive 20d MT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 20d AT Lifestyle | 194 |
| xDrive 20d AT Urban | 194 |
| xDrive 20d AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 20i MT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 20i AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 23d MT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 23d AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 28i MT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 28i AT Exclusive | 194 |
| xDrive 28i AT Lifestyle | 194 |
| xDrive 25i AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
| xDrive 28i AT Áàçîâàÿ | 194 |
04.2016 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| sDrive 18Li AT Advantage | 183 |
| sDrive 18Li AT Exclusive | 183 |
| sDrive 18Li AT Privilege X | 183 |
| xDrive 25Le AT iPerformance | 183 |
| xDrive 25Le AT iPerformance Luxury | 183 |
| sDrive 20Li AT Leading | 183 |
| xDrive 20Li AT Exclusive | 183 |
| xDrive 20Li AT Deluxe | 183 |
| xDrive 20Li AT Privilege X | 183 |
| xDrive 20Li AT Luxury | 183 |
| xDrive 25Li AT Luxury | 183 |
| xDrive 25Li AT Luxury Sport | 183 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your BMW X1.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
